Review basis: Long-term personal ownership of two KOORUI 27E6QCA curved gaming monitors. This new CS Press edition of my earlier hands-on review is updated to reflect how I use them today.
Buying one monitor that delivers excellent value feels good. Ending up with two of the same model on your desk says a little more about how it holds up. That’s exactly where I’m at with the KOORUI 27E6QCA, a 27-inch curved display that manages 1440p and up to 180Hz without commanding flagship-monitor prices.
My setup has changed since I first reviewed them. The 27-inch pair now flank a larger 32-inch KOORUI main gaming screen, and they’ve earned their place there. There’s something to be said for hardware that just keeps doing its job when the excitement of buying it has long since worn off.
Why I still use two of them
At 27 inches, a 2560 × 1440 display is a lovely size for both gaming and desktop work. There’s enough sharpness to make everything look clean, and the extra space over 1080p is immediately useful if you like having several things open at once.
The two displays handle browsing, communication, work and the supporting applications that would otherwise occupy the main game screen. They look coherent alongside one another, and the experience across the pair is consistent. My central 32-inch screen does the gaming heavy lifting; these help make the overall setup practical.
1440p, 180Hz and plenty of value
KOORUI’s headline specifications are a 27-inch 1500R VA panel, 2560 × 1440 resolution, up to 180Hz, Adaptive Sync, plus the advertised 1ms response time. That last figure is a manufacturer test claim, not a result measured at the CS Press desk.
In actual use, though, the refresh rate is something you notice. Whether you’re moving the camera quickly in a game or just using Windows, high refresh makes everything feel more immediate. It’s also a good match for PCs that have the power for 1440p but would struggle to deliver similarly high frame rates at 4K.
Strong contrast, with a VA trade-off
A big part of the appeal is contrast. Darker scenes look satisfying and the panel produces a good image for the price. It’s something I’ve enjoyed throughout my time with both displays.
There is a weakness. Affordable VA panels can show some smearing as dark objects move across dark backgrounds, and the 27E6QCA is not immune. I’ve seen it, although it hasn’t put me off using the monitors. Players who prioritise absolute clarity in fast competitive shooters should compare properly measured pixel-response results with an IPS alternative.
The stand and everyday usability
The supplied stand is quite basic and mainly gives you tilt adjustment. This is the sort of place where a budget product reminds you what it costs. VESA mounting support helps if you want better positioning, particularly when using multiple monitors.
Colour and brightness have been more than adequate for my indoor gaming and everyday PC work. That isn’t the same as saying it’s a calibrated professional design panel; it’s a gaming monitor that gets the essentials right.
The verdict: 81/100
81/100 remains my score. It’s not a perfect display and I wouldn’t pretend the panel technology has no drawbacks. The stand could be better, and motion handling in particularly dark scenes isn’t class-leading.
But for the performance and picture quality you get at this price, I still think the KOORUI 27E6QCA is extremely good value. Both of mine remain in use, and that’s the strongest endorsement of the original review.
For the display at the centre of my current desk, see the KOORUI 32-inch 170Hz monitor review.
Review notes
Personally owned equipment. KOORUI UK product information supplies the manufacturer specifications; a different CS Press Reviews graphic accompanies this review. It is editorial artwork, not a photograph of either KOORUI monitor being reviewed. The review draws on the author’s own long-term testing. The written assessment has been refreshed for CS Press and the /100 score retained.
Where to find it
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